| Atlanta | Chennai | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 3.33 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 28.75 | USD 27.71 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 14.99 | USD 5.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 41.59 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.21 | USD 0.23 |