| Seattle | Galway | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 74.24 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 2.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.56 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 9.49 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 530.08 | USD 933.90 |