| New York | Sydney | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 75.07 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.95 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 216.44 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.75 | USD 7.98 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 250.20 | USD 2 705.52 |