| New York | Brisbane | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.45 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 192.09 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 1 702.62 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 2.82 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.32 | USD 2.19 |