Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia)
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (2,024 Franc) | 1,846 Franc | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (1,136 Franc) | 1,160 Franc | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (616 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (106 Franc) | 159 Franc | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (440 Franc) | 441 Franc | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (323 Franc) | 708 Franc | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (718 Franc) | 3,400 Franc | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (496 Franc) | 325 Franc | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (273 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (262 Franc) | 377 Franc | - 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (1,673 Franc) | 2,116 Franc | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 (340 Franc) | 400 Franc | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (334 Franc) | 159 Franc | + 111% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (367,725 Franc) | 192,580 Franc | + 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (237,515 Franc) | 132,591 Franc | + 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (23,976 Franc) | 7,126 Franc | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (180,739 Franc) | 92,149 Franc | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (144,471 Franc) | 72,580 Franc | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (16,361 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 227% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (7,605 Franc) | 4,568 Franc | + 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (27,889 Franc) | 140,000 Franc | - 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (9,230 Franc) | 14,841 Franc | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (1,234 Franc) | 2,381 Franc | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (2,250 Franc) | 1,050 Franc | + 114% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (6,077 Franc) | 11,815 Franc | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (5,821 Franc) | 11,032 Franc | - 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (11,112 Franc) | 11,337 Franc | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (16,278 Franc) | 10,568 Franc | + 54% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (3,119,301 Franc) | 2,757,970 Franc | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (91 Franc) | 152 Franc | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (7,731 Franc) | 8,000 Franc | - 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (2,755 Franc) | 2,011 Franc | + 37% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (814 Franc) | 350 Franc | + 133% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (2,235 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 347% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (11,443 Franc) | 3,577 Franc | + 220% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (923 Franc) | 700 Franc | + 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (442 Franc) | 500 Franc | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (599 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (441 Franc) | 150 Franc | + 194% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (233 Franc) | 180 Franc | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (2,746 Franc) | 2,172 Franc | + 26% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Faaa, French Polynesia (French Polynesia) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Faaa, French Polynesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (6,575 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (3,242 Franc) | 2,714 Franc | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (20,843 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (9,194 Franc) | 10,271 Franc | - 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (1,515 Franc) | 1,761 Franc | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (616 Franc) | 250 Franc | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (806 Franc) | 700 Franc | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (29,471 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (51 Franc) | 63 Franc | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (5,260 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (932 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 465 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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