| Houston | Nicaragua | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 8.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 4.84 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 17.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.27 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 75.00 |