| New York | Townsville | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 164.21 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.89 | USD 4.06 |
| Local draught beer | USD 6.00 | USD 4.69 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 7.04 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 11.26 |