| Houston | Campinas | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 79.31 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 64.82 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 2.42 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.18 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 131.99 |