| New York | Dun Laoghaire | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 67.80 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 1.90 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.40 | USD 1.89 |