| Houston | North Bay | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 260.82 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.50 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.18 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 9.67 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 2.76 |