Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (191 kr) | 108 kr | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (103 kr) | 84 kr | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.52 (49 kr) | 48 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (46 kr) | 36 kr | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 (33 kr) | 30 kr | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (71 kr) | 52 kr | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.35 (47 kr) | 29 kr | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (22 kr) | 12 kr | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (30 kr) | 18 kr | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (168 kr) | 122 kr | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (28 kr) | 20 kr | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.78 (30 kr) | 14 kr | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,958 (32,200 kr) | 15,007 kr | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,911 (20,798 kr) | 10,075 kr | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $240 (2,611 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,530 (16,650 kr) | 9,688 kr | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,250 (13,610 kr) | 6,057 kr | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 (1,453 kr) | 410 kr | + 254% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (702 kr) | 271 kr | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $275 (2,998 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $86 (936 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (118 kr) | 67 kr | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (223 kr) | 203 kr | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (576 kr) | 993 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (464 kr) | 419 kr | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (952 kr) | 1,039 kr | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (1,247 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,728 (323,601 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (9 kr) | 16 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (466 kr) | 582 kr | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (294 kr) | 307 kr | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (96 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (264 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (921 kr) | 261 kr | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (90 kr) | 41 kr | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (48 kr) | 31 kr | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (56 kr) | 28 kr | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.32 (47 kr) | 28 kr | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (26 kr) | 21 kr | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (256 kr) | 274 kr | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (580 kr) | 415 kr | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (289 kr) | 267 kr | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (1,082 kr) | 819 kr | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (897 kr) | 847 kr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (149 kr) | 138 kr | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (53 kr) | 40 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.94 (65 kr) | 70 kr | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $346 (3,767 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (3.94 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (529 kr) | 286 kr | + 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (88 kr) | 67 kr | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 587 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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