| Seattle | Christchurch | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 86.72 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.43 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.62 | USD 2.47 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 86.72 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 530.08 | USD 1 118.63 |