| Atlanta | Charlotte | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.21 | USD 1.16 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 3.05 | USD 1.55 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 119.98 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.00 |