| Houston | Pleven | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 34.57 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 24.20 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.73 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.77 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 282.81 |