| New York | Sao Luis | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 62.76 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 30.00 | USD 17.93 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 4.18 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 14.00 | USD 8.74 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 713.09 | USD 276.43 |