| Houston | Medellin | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 87.86 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 80.72 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 1.59 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 42.49 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.06 |