Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.54 | $5.69 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 | $0.87 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.96 | $5.06 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.66 | $3.62 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.32 | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 | $4.50 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 | $2.69 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 | $2.02 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $11 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 | $3.08 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.91 | $2.78 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,774 | $2,421 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,965 | $1,541 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 | $228 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,623 | $1,292 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,133 | $919 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 | $157 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 | $72 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $218 | $295 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $149 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $15 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 | $42 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $50 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $34 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 | $96 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 | $90 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,162 | $32,100 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 | $0.88 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 | $65 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $49 | $14 | + 257% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $10 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | $6 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 | $94 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $7 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.71 | $4.88 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $7 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 | $3.48 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 | $1.75 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $23 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Detroit, Michigan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 | $44 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $24 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 | $151 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 | $72 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $16 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.52 | $5.09 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 | $4.66 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 | $451 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.32 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 | $42 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $9 | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 522 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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