| San Francisco | Recife | |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 1.91 |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.40 | USD 1.27 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 17.93 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 118.34 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 421.56 | USD 683.61 |