| Seattle | Abu Tij | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 22.93 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.06 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.03 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 4.90 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 83.95 |