| Newark | Kota Kinabalu | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.88 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 72.35 |
| Taxi start | USD 4.30 | USD 3.88 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.50 | USD 13.95 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.77 | USD 0.31 |