| New York | Caen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 110.67 |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 2.85 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 576.27 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 6.78 |