Corpus Christi
USA
Updated on August 08, 2025
Overview
Corpus Christi is a coastal city located in South Texas, along the Gulf of Mexico. Founded in 1839, it's known as the 'Sparkling City by the Sea' and serves as an important port hub for oil and cotton. With a metropolitan population of over 440,000 residents, the city combines chemical and metallurgical industries with a thriving tourism sector centered on water sports and coastal activities.
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€700.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,300.00
1-bed flat (outside)€1,000.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,100.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,700.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€60.00
Mobile plan€50.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.51
Monthly pass€26.71
Taxi start€2.70
Gasoline (1 l)€0.62
Leisure
Cinema ticket€12.00
Fitness club€35.00
Education
Preschool (month)€800.00
Intl. primary (year)€15,000.00
Advantages
- ✓ Prime location on the Gulf of Mexico coast
- ✓ Warm subtropical climate ideal for outdoor activities
- ✓ Important port for international trade
- ✓ Wide range of water sports and marine recreation
- ✓ Lower cost of living than other US coastal cities
- ✓ Diversified industries including oil and petrochemicals
Disadvantages
- × Hurricane risk during storm season
- × High humidity during summer months
- × Limited public transportation options
- × Economy dependent on cyclical industries like oil
- × Considerable distance from other major Texas cities