| New York | Thiruvananthapuram | |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 1.29 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 16.80 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 0.34 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 2.95 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 75.00 | USD 5.82 |