| Phoenix | Dordrecht | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 1.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 256.91 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 2.88 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 3.73 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 40.00 | USD 55.59 |