| Seattle | Netherlands | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.59 | USD 2.75 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.26 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.15 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 9.07 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 226.18 |