| Seattle | Maastricht | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 189.83 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.55 | USD 2.71 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.50 | USD 4.88 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 1 694.92 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.00 | USD 9.15 |