| Houston | Westminster | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 125.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.47 | USD 1.22 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.89 | USD 6.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.76 | USD 3.75 |