| New York | Chula-vista | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 1 282.63 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 22.20 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 50.00 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 127.13 | USD 92.25 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 1.55 |