| New York | Singapore | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.55 | USD 0.87 | 
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 1.40 | 
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 1.44 | 
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 162.36 | 
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 2 634.39 |