| Houston | Tiel | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 2.50 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.42 | USD 0.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 221.70 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 21.66 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 167.73 |