| Denver | Maastricht | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.00 | USD 9.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 189.83 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.11 | USD 2.08 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.49 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |