| Houston | Murcia | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.40 | USD 3.03 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 0.81 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.63 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 297.55 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.44 |