| Phoenix | Jurmala | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 193.01 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 2.32 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 10.62 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.93 | USD 1.76 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.56 | USD 1.35 |