| Houston | Santa Clara | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 95.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 5.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 1 694.44 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 3.75 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 1 957.78 |