| Seattle | Lucerne | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 28.96 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.20 | USD 106.92 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 153.14 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.64 | USD 4.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 152.70 |