| Phoenix | Santa Clara | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 69.17 | USD 50.33 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.66 | USD 0.95 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.56 | USD 0.80 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 9.73 |