| Seattle | Vlaardingen | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 21.66 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.75 | USD 2.80 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 6.78 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 994.12 | USD 847.88 |