| Seattle | Alphen Aan Den Rijn | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 627.12 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 94.92 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.20 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 46.36 | USD 118.61 |