| Baltimore | Bremen | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 10.85 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 188.42 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.04 | USD 2.31 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 27.12 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 5.42 |