| Seattle | Besançon | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 1 718.61 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 14.24 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 64.27 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 21.88 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.28 |