| New York | Australia | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 1 682.38 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 75.03 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.75 | USD 7.97 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 200.64 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 14.07 |