| Seattle | Osaka | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 8.18 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 49.20 | USD 108.03 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 49.10 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 274.54 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 994.12 | USD 491.04 |