| Newark | Banska Bystrica | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 338.98 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.00 | USD 5.63 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 500.00 | USD 474.58 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.63 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.36 |