| Dallas | Haarlem | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.75 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 203.39 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 67.80 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.01 | USD 8.41 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.23 | USD 2.92 |