Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 | $19 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $12 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.48 | $5.23 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 | $0.95 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.99 | $4.91 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.47 | $4.24 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.52 | $7 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 | $3.47 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 | $1.70 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 | $6 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $17 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 | $3.14 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 | $1.40 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,377 | $2,157 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,017 | $1,683 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 | $177 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,545 | $1,670 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,187 | $1,398 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 | $108 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $54 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $218 | $250 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $148 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $14 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $35 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $41 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $51 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 | $86 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 | $107 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,162 | $21,369 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 | $0.90 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 | $66 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $47 | $23 | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $6 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | $13 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 | $110 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.70 | $3.45 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $3.95 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 | $4.74 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 | $1.55 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $20 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $50 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $27 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 | $114 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 | $92 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $12 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $5.03 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 | $7 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 | $409 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.35 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 | $49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $10 | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 444 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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