| Newark | Lugano | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 6.68 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 500.00 | USD 1 750.12 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 33.41 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 2.51 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 8.91 |