| Newark | Antananarivo | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 7.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 0.88 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 53.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 27.03 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 3.50 |