| San Francisco | Nashville | |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.40 | USD 2.40 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 42.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 604.17 | USD 1 975.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 112.87 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 79.75 |