| Houston | Orkney | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 27.97 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 4.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 186.45 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.33 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 4.57 |