| Houston | Meerut | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.78 | USD 0.88 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 41.01 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 4.21 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 28.49 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 11.89 |