| Houston | Panama City | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 991.67 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 4.50 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 58.75 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 8.00 |