| Newark | Fayetteville | |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 2.59 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 0.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 117.44 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 9.00 |