| Miami | Madison | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 174.07 | USD 140.36 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.34 | USD 2.25 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 52.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 3.25 |