| Houston | Saint-georges | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.52 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 3.36 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 13.81 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 1.86 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 144.92 |