| New York | Berkeley | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 30.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 49.72 | USD 58.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 18.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 129.62 |