| Baltimore | Dresden | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.24 | USD 2.42 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 159.65 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 49.00 | USD 52.88 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 142.37 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.75 | USD 2.17 |