| Phoenix | Thanjavur | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 33.35 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.13 | USD 0.84 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 2.23 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.56 | USD 35.99 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.25 |