| Houston | Vlaardingen | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.63 | USD 11.91 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 53.60 | USD 49.77 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 60.00 | USD 101.69 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 847.88 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 2.39 |