| Houston | Salvador | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 1.60 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 686.36 | USD 1 053.43 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 35.86 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 78.45 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.14 | USD 1.40 |