| Seattle | Lyon | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.18 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 250.85 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 15.59 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.75 | USD 2.61 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.31 |