| Houston | Manzini | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 3.73 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 4.66 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 37.29 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 0.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 74.58 |