| Houston | Mabopane | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 0.72 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.02 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 108.64 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 1.55 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.86 |