| Newark | Valledupar | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 36.12 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.75 | USD 1.03 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.77 | USD 0.87 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 92.71 |