| Phoenix | Dortmund | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 0.85 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 65.71 | USD 108.47 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 105.56 | USD 813.56 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 3.39 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 88.07 |