| San Francisco | Hoogeveen | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 8.14 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 21.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 221.70 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 30.00 | USD 33.90 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 81.36 |