| New York | Rustenberg | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 27.97 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 699.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 1.35 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 78.73 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 127.13 | USD 88.56 |