| Houston | Lanaken | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 2.71 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 77.29 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 016.95 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 2.71 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 9.49 |