| Seattle | Haarlem | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 203.39 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.36 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.20 | USD 60.34 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 67.80 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 8.41 |