| Newark | Grahamstown | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.77 | USD 0.79 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 15.00 | USD 4.20 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 93.22 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 5.13 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 13.98 |