| San Francisco | Zaandam | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 214.85 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.42 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.91 | USD 2.77 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 13.56 |