| New York | De Bilt | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 241.28 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 108.47 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 50.44 | USD 49.39 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.80 | USD 3.06 |