| Seattle | Enschede | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.20 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 94.92 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 2.71 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.14 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 27.12 |