| Houston | Sao Joao Da Madeira | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.06 | USD 1.83 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.44 | USD 7.20 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 2.03 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 102.06 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 41.46 |