| Houston | Thái Nguyên | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.24 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 4.25 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 0.33 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 49.65 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 1.04 |