| Victoria | Houston | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 4.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 341.38 | USD 1 589.13 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.20 | USD 0.90 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 60.23 | USD 47.30 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 100.04 | USD 241.43 |