| New York | The Hague | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 95.73 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 909.08 | USD 2 142.37 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 51.07 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 1.52 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 101.69 |