| Phoenix | Richards Bay | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 36.67 | USD 23.31 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 0.37 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 640.00 | USD 419.50 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.93 | USD 3.64 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.22 | USD 0.88 |