| Houston | Kaohsiung | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 99.86 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 79.46 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 83.22 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 29.96 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 7.32 |