| Seattle | Jamaame | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.90 | USD 0.75 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 0.73 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 120.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 20.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 10.00 |