| Las Vegas | Sao Luis | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 2.80 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.05 | USD 0.78 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 13.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.45 | USD 1.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 62.76 |