| Seattle | Asuncion | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 76.57 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 5.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 0.97 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 4.20 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 99.18 |