| Houston | La Chaux-de-fonds | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 336.45 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.34 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 22.27 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 4.73 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 154.81 |