Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (369 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (205 Kč) | 173 Kč | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (96 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (21 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.10 (91 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (71 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (133 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.25 (94 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (45 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.64 (59 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (276 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (52 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.71 (60 Kč) | 27 Kč | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,904 (64,383 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,843 (40,849 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (5,192 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,587 (35,185 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,231 (27,298 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (2,999 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (1,507 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 262% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $248 (5,503 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,893 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (241 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (532 Kč) | 340 Kč | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,056 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (890 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (1,749 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (2,232 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,257 (604,233 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.01 (22 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (897 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (580 Kč) | 283 Kč | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (150 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (460 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 187% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (2,111 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (193 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.70 (82 Kč) | 93 Kč | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.87 (108 Kč) | 85 Kč | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.96 (88 Kč) | 46 Kč | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (44 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (443 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (1,137 Kč) | 959 Kč | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (545 Kč) | 419 Kč | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $248 (5,496 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | + 174% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (1,738 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (278 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (107 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.21 (115 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $378 (8,389 Kč) | 13,719 Kč | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (7 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (980 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (177 Kč) | 140 Kč | + 27% | |
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TOTAL | + 40% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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