| Seattle | Maroubra | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 75.07 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 530.08 | USD 2 103.17 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 5.63 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.55 | USD 3.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 2 705.52 |