| Houston | Hoogeveen | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 422.35 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.25 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 49.77 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 221.70 |