| Houston | Veldhoven | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 15.82 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 105.08 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 51.44 | USD 41.90 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 7.86 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 6.44 |