| Houston | Hà Giang | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.24 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 14.15 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 26.38 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 237.81 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 49.65 |