| Fort Lauderdale | Springfield | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.84 | USD 109.82 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.13 | USD 6.36 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.30 | USD 3.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 5.67 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.50 | USD 12.00 |