| Houston | Pietermaritzburg | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 54.38 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.71 | USD 1.43 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 559.34 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 5.10 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 27.50 | USD 5.59 |