| Houston | Cartagena | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 54.24 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 0.99 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 113.90 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 745.76 |