| Seattle | Catania | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 180.19 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.03 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 148.47 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.07 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.14 |