| Houston | Cuenca | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 42.50 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 47.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.39 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.25 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 121.67 |