| Houston | Hengelo | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 220.34 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 12.88 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 135.59 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 94.92 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 67.80 |