| Las Vegas | Pietermaritzburg | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 2.80 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 8.50 | USD 5.97 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 86.23 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 2.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.86 |