| Las Vegas | Zaandam | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 214.85 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 4.07 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 45.00 | USD 34.71 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.05 | USD 2.54 |