| New York | Kristiansand | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 6.26 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 337.84 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 108.44 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 4.84 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.32 | USD 2.84 |