| New York | Peterborough | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 4.60 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 110.47 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 11.29 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 705.76 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 50.63 |