Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (71 zł) | 50 zł | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (45 zł) | 40 zł | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (21 zł) | 25 zł | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (3.98 zł) | 5.63 zł | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.48 (18 zł) | 19 zł | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.37 (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.14 (17 zł) | 5.49 zł | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (9 zł) | 3.89 zł | + 138% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.47 (10 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (73 zł) | 60 zł | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.04 (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.05 (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 103% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,820 (11,406 zł) | 9,668 zł | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,100 (8,493 zł) | 6,984 zł | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $255 (1,030 zł) | 1,288 zł | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,545 (6,249 zł) | 5,273 zł | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,187 (4,803 zł) | 4,362 zł | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $203 (823 zł) | 794 zł | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (266 zł) | 78 zł | + 243% | |
40” flat screen tv | $218 (883 zł) | 2,243 zł | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (537 zł) | 696 zł | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (47 zł) | 46 zł | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (87 zł) | 55 zł | + 58% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (205 zł) | 428 zł | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (196 zł) | 216 zł | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (393 zł) | 426 zł | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 (637 zł) | 669 zł | - 5% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,162 (109,861 zł) | 141,560 zł | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (3.23 zł) | 8 zł | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (245 zł) | 171 zł | + 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $34 (138 zł) | 49 zł | + 183% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33 zł) | 28 zł | + 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (103 zł) | 57 zł | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (511 zł) | 306 zł | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (36 zł) | 22 zł | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.70 (19 zł) | 22 zł | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (15 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.44 (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (108 zł) | 153 zł | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $67 (272 zł) | 166 zł | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (110 zł) | 75 zł | + 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (666 zł) | 554 zł | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (375 zł) | 305 zł | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (65 zł) | 49 zł | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.48 (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.58 (23 zł) | 21 zł | + 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $363 (1,468 zł) | 2,760 zł | - 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1.28 zł) | 1.06 zł | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (177 zł) | 230 zł | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (34 zł) | 28 zł | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% |

These prices were last updated on February 10, 2025.
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