United States
Cost of Living in Houston, TX
Monthly Total
$3,337
$58,398
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,556
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$59
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,556
$27,230
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$261
$4,568
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$195
$3,413
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$337
$5,898
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$366
$6,405
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$83
$1,453
Monthly Total
$3,337
$58,398
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