| Houston | Maipu | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.69 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 127.08 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 413.13 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.11 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 6.28 |