| Houston | Wavre | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 191.77 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.16 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.71 | USD 1.33 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.00 | USD 8.14 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 47.30 | USD 99.37 |