| Atlanta | Shepparton | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 179.46 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 24.21 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.23 | USD 5.63 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.85 | USD 4.69 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 5.00 | USD 14.08 |