| Phoenix | Greensboro | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 1.08 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 31.88 | USD 32.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 1.33 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 105.56 | USD 983.33 |