| Newark | Mexico City | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 70.18 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.50 | USD 7.18 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 1.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.77 | USD 0.65 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 6.01 |