| Houston | Peterborough | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.78 | USD 2.42 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 110.47 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 4.60 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 7.82 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 50.63 |