| Phoenix | Edinburg | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 6.00 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 1.25 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 12.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 153.33 |