| Baltimore | Florence | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 139.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 198.79 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 6.78 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.15 | USD 1.63 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.14 | USD 127.46 |