| Seattle | Valenciennes | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 192.32 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.75 | USD 12.88 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 136.35 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.42 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 14.24 |