| Phoenix | Melbourne | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 179.60 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 6.76 | USD 10.68 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.22 | USD 2.74 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 18.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.38 | USD 7.51 |