| Seattle | Sao Joao Da Madeira | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 119.48 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 7.20 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 1.22 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 0.82 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 40.68 |