| Baltimore | Dortmund | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 40.14 | USD 94.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 414.92 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.15 | USD 0.85 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 3.05 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 10.17 |