| Houston | Yên Vinh | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.69 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 0.94 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.24 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 241.43 | USD 49.65 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 877.98 | USD 237.81 |