| Houston | Balykchy | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 480.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 267.50 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 0.93 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 0.51 |