| Baltimore | Bologna | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 5.42 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 16.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 177.37 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 117.19 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 8.81 |