| Houston | Richards Bay | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 6.53 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.49 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 4.66 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 419.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 589.13 | USD 839.00 |