| Dallas | Purmerend | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 19.68 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 40.00 | USD 52.15 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 48.38 | USD 34.71 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 80.00 | USD 126.55 |