| Seattle | Iran | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 52.23 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 0.39 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 4.50 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 2.48 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 112.52 |