| New York | Bulgaria | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 6.25 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.85 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 35.26 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 380.62 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 11.23 |