| Houston | Ascoli Piceno | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 27.12 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.14 | USD 3.05 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.81 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 406.78 |