| Houston | Oita-shi | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 4.91 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 5.23 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 202.81 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 1.70 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 86.00 |