| Baltimore | Leiden | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 2.40 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 250.09 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 9.49 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 168.14 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.31 | USD 2.03 |