| Houston | Maastricht | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 98.31 |
| Taxi start | USD 4.00 | USD 7.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 189.83 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 61.02 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 9.15 |