| Houston | Taraz | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 20.98 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.72 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 85.00 | USD 93.83 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 110.11 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.38 |