| Houston | Copacabana | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 15.27 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 65.08 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 45.35 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 573.38 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 1.95 |