| Houston | De Bilt | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 8.52 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 49.39 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 8.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 241.28 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 42.26 |