| Houston | Leiden | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 2.26 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 627.12 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 11.30 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 88.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 250.09 |