| Houston | Tân An | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.42 | USD 0.78 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.69 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 49.65 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 54.80 | USD 14.21 |
| Taxi start | USD 4.00 | USD 0.57 |