| New York | Talas | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 10.73 | USD 6.48 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 56.25 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 29.60 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.32 | USD 0.58 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 713.09 | USD 267.50 |