As for the basic services for an apartment of 279 m2 it will cost at least $1600 per year, $223 below the national average. It includes electricity, heating, water, and garbage. By adding internet to your monthly bill, you can pay up to an additional $60, that is, $720 per year.
If we study food expenses and observe the average cost of Houston restaurants they are a little more expensive than the national average. In fact, a meal at a budget restaurant and a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant in Houston will cost $15 and $65, respectively. For reference, the averages throughout the country are $14 and $50. And if what you prefer is cooking, the cost of food for a married couple with two children is estimated at least $735 a month.
As for transportation, you can get an unlimited 30 days to pass on the city's subway at a cost of $90. However, Houston is a city where you drive with an average travel time that almost passes the hour, so it is common for many drivers to accept trips from other strangers since they can use the lane for High Occupancy Vehicles (HOV) and beat the traffic. On the other hand, passengers get a free trip, so both benefit each other.
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