| New York | Iligan | |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.97 | USD 0.93 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 11.39 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 86.62 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 94.23 | USD 35.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 12.00 | USD 1.14 |