| Houston | Hayes | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 0.72 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 2.31 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.86 | USD 1.63 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 111.97 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 46.74 |