| Houston | Christchurch | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 1.78 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 8.79 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 6.07 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 8.67 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 658.74 |