| Newark | San Marcos | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 21.51 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 769.74 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 102.46 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.99 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 9.60 |