| Seattle | Overijse | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 2.19 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 41.67 | USD 60.07 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 191.77 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 63.05 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 8.14 |