| Newark | Sweden | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 616.26 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 47.99 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.17 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.00 | USD 8.03 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 30.09 |