| New York | Nueva Guinea | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 1.55 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.97 | USD 0.88 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.23 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 14.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 287.50 |