| Minneapolis | Newcastle | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 6.57 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 3.08 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.08 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 93.84 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 206.67 | USD 1 548.28 |