| Seattle | Heidelberg | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 11.19 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 262.71 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.22 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 47.46 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 84.61 |