| Las Vegas | Metu | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 21.58 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.84 | USD 0.99 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.70 | USD 1.30 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 65.00 | USD 6.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 42.50 | USD 25.00 |