| Houston | Basel | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 19.68 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 21.53 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.69 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 81.30 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 170.30 |