| New York | Fort Worth | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 194.04 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 3.06 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 0.90 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 1 316.67 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 30.00 |