| Houston | Hòa Bình | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 931.24 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 6.01 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 0.94 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 32.55 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 7.08 |