| Atlanta | Kota Kinabalu | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 0.45 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.11 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 80.33 | USD 100.78 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 14.99 | USD 31.01 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 12.40 |