| New York | Polokwane | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 109.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 79.24 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 12.00 | USD 3.31 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 480.10 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 5.36 |