| New York | Phoenix | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 168.67 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.94 | USD 3.96 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 1 392.86 |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 3.00 |