| Miami | Modesto | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 174.07 | USD 161.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 056.25 | USD 500.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 50.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.16 | USD 1.35 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.00 | USD 11.13 |