| Houston | Monterrey | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.92 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 27.50 | USD 9.20 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 6.95 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 56.06 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 91.45 |