| Houston | Areka | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.70 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 2.80 | USD 2.50 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.30 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 1 250.59 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 150.00 |