| Houston | Sông Cau | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 7.08 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 26.38 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 49.65 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.78 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 4.25 |