| Houston | Mtwara | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.95 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 7.21 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 8.43 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 0.89 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 1 294.02 |