| Seattle | San Carlos | |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.75 | USD 0.99 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 75.87 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 475.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 16.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 0.88 |