| New York | Texel | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.94 | USD 3.29 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 3.66 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.86 | USD 9.09 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 221.70 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 6.78 |