| Philadelphia | Leeuwarden | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 6.78 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.12 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 2.32 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 8.81 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 271.19 |