| Newark | Lugano | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 973.70 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 89.10 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 275.00 | USD 1 159.85 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 48.72 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 85.76 |