| Phoenix | Raleigh | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.24 | USD 1.24 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.97 | USD 3.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 158.48 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 4.25 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 805.00 | USD 1 010.91 |