| Phoenix | Melbourne | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 35.00 | USD 46.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 179.60 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.56 | USD 2.27 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 50.00 | USD 121.05 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 7.04 |