| Houston | Wetteren | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 188.54 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 2.03 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 4.07 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 574.13 | USD 903.95 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 21.00 | USD 20.34 |