| Denver | Valparaiso | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 103.85 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.93 | USD 0.85 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.99 | USD 3.86 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 27.00 | USD 44.87 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 42.38 | USD 35.90 |