| New York | Durham | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 0.92 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 850.00 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.10 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 1 000.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 60.00 |