| Phoenix | Sao Joao Da Madeira | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 119.48 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.93 | USD 7.20 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 12.91 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.56 | USD 1.25 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 5.42 |