| Houston | Salinas | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 1 100.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.98 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 69.00 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 54.80 | USD 25.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 45.00 |