| Denver | Heerenveen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 221.70 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.23 | USD 2.69 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 2.39 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 27.00 | USD 49.77 |