| Houston | Kota Kinabalu | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 3.88 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.46 | USD 0.31 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 46.51 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 72.35 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.71 | USD 2.16 |