Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $22 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 | $4.35 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $0.90 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 | $3.82 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 | $3.73 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $5.52 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 | $3.64 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 | $1.62 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $18 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 | $2.83 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 | $1.65 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,049 | $2,449 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,100 | $1,797 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 | $276 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,598 | $1,445 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,187 | $1,138 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 | $142 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $57 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $218 | $277 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $150 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $11 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $19 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $52 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $50 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 | $90 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 | $108 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,006 | $27,040 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 | $0.85 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 | $57 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 | $14 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | $29 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 | $98 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.70 | $3.23 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $5.87 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 | $4.33 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 | $1.91 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $21 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Fort Worth, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $50 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $27 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 | $325 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 | $76 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $11 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $8 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 | $5.26 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 | $416 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.75 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 | $41 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 5% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 596 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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