| New York | Oita-shi | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 98.21 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 996.60 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 80.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 4.91 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 1.04 |