| Dallas | Santa Clara | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 30.00 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.19 | USD 0.10 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 40.00 | USD 36.67 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 189.20 |
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