| Seattle | Messina | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.08 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 149.15 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 46.36 | USD 114.21 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 610.17 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.20 |