Price Rankings for Houston, TX, United States

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World Ranking

57^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 571 Cities in the World.
128^th Cheapest Milk (regular), (1 liter) (Markets) out of 572 Cities in the World.

27^th Most Expensive Water (1.5 liter bottle) (Markets) out of 552 Cities in the World.
48^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 571 Cities in the World.
59^th Most Expensive Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) (Markets) out of 568 Cities in the World.

America Ranking

14^th Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 143 Cities in America
22^th Cheapest Monthly Pass (Regular Price) (Transportation) out of 96 Cities in America
27^th Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 81 Cities in America

25^th Most Expensive Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat (Sports And Leisure) out of 140 Cities in America
35^th Most Expensive Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) (Utilities (Monthly)) out of 145 Cities in America
28^th Most Expensive Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) (Restaurants) out of 138 Cities in America

Northern America Ranking

1^st Cheapest Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre (Buy Apartment Price) out of 49 Cities in Northern America
2^nd Cheapest One-way Ticket (Local Transport) (Transportation) out of 82 Cities in Northern America
3^rd Cheapest Gasoline (1 liter) (Transportation) out of 91 Cities in Northern America

Restaurants	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant	17.65 $	Very High	111^st/567	56^th/139	53^th/87
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course	75.00 $	Very High	89^th/563	39^th/138	34^th/87
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)	9.25 $	High	139^th/482	49^th/123	44^th/79
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught)	6.00 $	Very High	95^th/542	28^th/138	27^th/86
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	7.00 $	Very High	70^th/535	33^th/137	32^th/86
Cappuccino (regular)	4.76 $	Very High	64^th/572	45^th/145	43^th/93
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle)	2.17 $	High	184^th/572	53^th/145	50^th/93
Water (12 oz small bottle)	1.73 $	High	155^th/571	52^th/145	49^th/93
Markets	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Milk (regular), (1 gallon)	3.64 $	Low	445^th/572	114^th/144	70^th/93
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb)	2.83 $	Very High	59^th/568	48^th/140	45^th/88
Rice (white), (1 lb)	1.65 $	Very High	67^th/566	63^th/145	60^th/93
Eggs (regular) (12)	4.16 $	Very High	53^th/551	37^th/124	33^th/72
Local Cheese (1 lb)	5.61 $	High	130^th/551	37^th/139	36^th/88
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	4.24 $	High	177^th/567	82^th/142	77^th/90
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)	6.49 $	High	180^th/539	58^th/134	55^th/83
Apples (1 lb)	2.07 $	Very High	62^th/565	57^th/143	50^th/93
Banana (1 lb)	0.60 $	Low	397^th/569	93^th/145	78^th/93
Oranges (1 lb)	1.53 $	Very High	96^th/555	79^th/143	74^th/92
Tomato (1 lb)	1.49 $	High	161^st/554	86^th/144	80^th/92
Potato (1 lb)	1.06 $	Very High	91^st/564	67^th/144	63^th/92
Onion (1 lb)	1.05 $	Very High	87^th/557	71^st/141	65^th/90
Lettuce (1 head)	1.72 $	High	127^th/535	72^th/124	66^th/73
Water (1.5 liter bottle)	2.21 $	Very High	27^th/552	25^th/130	23^th/78
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	12.00 $	High	142^th/546	79^th/144	71^st/93
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)	2.71 $	Very High	65^th/522	34^th/123	32^th/72
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle)	3.03 $	High	128^th/490	59^th/119	49^th/68
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)	8.00 $	High	168^th/508	64^th/123	62^th/82
Transportation	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)	1.25 $	Moderate	284^th/538	84^th/133	81^st/82
Monthly Pass (Regular Price)	40.00 $	Moderate	229^th/423	75^th/96	69^th/73
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)	2.99 $	Moderate	197^th/457	43^th/103	39^th/63
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff)	5.00 $	Very High	11^st/380	2^nd/74	2^nd/44
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)	30.00 $
Gasoline (1 gallon)	3.12 $	Very Low	515^th/571	130^th/143	89^th/91
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)	27,500.00 $	High	52^th/192	8^th/48	6^th/25
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)	24,940.92 $	Moderate	177^th/399	43^th/129	20^th/84
Utilities (Monthly)	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment	172.12 $	Moderate	230^th/559	52^th/142	49^th/91
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)	0.37 $
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)	71.95 $	Very High	48^th/571	35^th/145	31^st/93
Sports And Leisure	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult	48.70 $	High	135^th/566	41^st/144	30^th/92
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)	20.22 $	High	121^st/356	36^th/77	22^th/48
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat	14.00 $	Very High	65^th/553	25^th/140	23^th/90
Childcare	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child	1,351.31 $	Very High	40^th/409	15^th/85	15^th/40
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child	22,458.33 $	Very High	25^th/303	13^th/68	13^th/31
Clothing And Shoes	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)	49.26 $	Low	389^th/545	95^th/141	66^th/91
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)	40.94 $	High	168^th/525	60^th/126	33^th/78
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	87.81 $	High	216^th/556	51^st/143	35^th/93
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes	108.88 $	High	176^th/538	53^th/137	49^th/89
Rent Per Month	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre	1,573.98 $	Very High	67^th/565	44^th/144	42^th/92
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre	1,262.00 $	Very High	66^th/560	47^th/142	45^th/92
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre	3,044.38 $	Very High	47^th/536	35^th/131	34^th/80
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre	1,955.14 $	Very High	83^th/552	57^th/141	54^th/90
Buy Apartment Price	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	276.50 $	Moderate	213^th/415	54^th/97	53^th/57
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	153.55 $	Moderate	231^st/387	55^th/81	49^th/49
Salaries And Financing	Value	World Position	World Ranking	America Ranking	Northern America Ranking
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	5,489.19 $	Very High	18^th/554	12^th/136	12^th/86
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate	5.12	Moderate	279^th/499	129^th/139	84^th/92

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