Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $16 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $9 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 | $5.00 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 | $0.85 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.48 | $3.11 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 | $5.16 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 | $6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 | $4.02 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 | $1.82 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 | $3.98 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $15 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 | $2.33 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 | $1.77 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,820 | $2,073 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,100 | $1,614 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 | $235 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,545 | $1,502 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,187 | $910 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 | $135 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 | $56 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $218 | $262 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 | $152 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 | $13 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 | $20 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $51 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 | $52 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 | $89 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 | $124 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,162 | $21,837 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 | $1.06 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 | $58 | + 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 | $26 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 | $16 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 | $87 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $5.64 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.70 | $3.16 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 | $4.27 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 | $3.13 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 | $1.86 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $17 | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Houston, Texas | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 | $51 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 | $27 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 | $137 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 | $83 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $11 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 | $5.57 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 | $5.80 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 | $500 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 | $0.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 | $38 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $10 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 475 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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