| Houston | Maasmechelen | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 191.77 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.40 | USD 2.88 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 1 323.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 15.40 |