| Houston | Vijayawada | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.78 | USD 0.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 47.12 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 13.30 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 3.33 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.45 |