| Dallas | Christchurch | |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.58 | USD 2.36 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 8.67 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 114.71 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 1.78 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 2.77 |