| New York | Leipzig | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 2.24 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 94.23 | USD 40.68 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 233.71 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.40 | USD 0.89 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 49.72 | USD 29.79 |