| Houston | Virginia Beach | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 37.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.88 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 5.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 75.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 40.00 |