| Houston | Kuala Lumpur | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.64 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.62 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.09 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 10.49 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 6.90 |