| New York | Quito | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 15.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 4.50 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.75 | USD 5.50 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.32 | USD 0.55 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 30.00 |