| Phoenix | Barlad | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 122.84 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.39 | USD 0.72 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 11.88 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 5.55 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 40.00 | USD 24.68 |