| Houston | Debre Tabor | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 21.58 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 90.41 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 25.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.09 |