Houston travel budget

Houston: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Houston

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Houston for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 57 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1411*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3493*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 208 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 77 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 31 per person

Total budget:

$ 6801*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Houston compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Houston in 2024 is 12% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Houston in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Houston by expense type

Restaurant budget in Houston

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Houston is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 39)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 41/person
($ 26 to $ 76)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 9/person
($ 8 to $ 10)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 8)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.5 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.4/cup
($ 3 to $ 8)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2 to $ 3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 3)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Houston

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Houston is 30% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 40 to $ 193)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 39 to $ 174)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 48 to $ 336)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 283/night
($ 101 to $ 1092)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 746/night
($ 249 to $ 2100)

64% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 81/month
($ 39 to $ 213)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 116/month
($ 40 to $ 451)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 48 to $ 239)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 178/month
($ 75 to $ 466)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 100/month
($ 50 to $ 248)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Houston

On average, the price of supermarket food in Houston is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 4.4)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 3.6/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 18)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 4.4)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Houston

On average, the price of transport in Houston is 8% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.9/km
($ 1.4 to $ 1.9)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.9
($ 2.5 to $ 6)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 76/24hrs
($ 25 to $ 257)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Houston

On average, budget for leisure activities in Houston is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 16/ticket
($ 12 to $ 19)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
($ 11 to $ 31)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Houston

On average, shopping budget in Houston is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 8 to $ 12)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 50
($ 31 to $ 71)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 46
($ 21 to $ 56)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → Houston
Toronto → Houston
Toronto → Houston
$ 486
(fair price: $ 401)
Atlanta → Houston
Atlanta → Houston
Atlanta → Houston
$ 207
(fair price: $ 117)
Los Angeles → Houston
Los Angeles  → Houston
Los Angeles  → Houston
$ 303
(fair price: $ 196)
New York City → Houston
New York City → Houston
New York City → Houston
$ 280
(fair price: $ 189)
London → Houston
London → Houston
London → Houston
$ 1004
(fair price: $ 813)
Manchester → Houston
Manchester → Houston
Manchester → Houston
$ 939
(fair price: $ 765)

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About this information on the cost of living in Houston

The information about the cost of living in Houston shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Houston was updated on 11-11-2024.

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