| Baltimore | Houten | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 241.28 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 12.69 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 2.37 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 16.95 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 791.67 | USD 1 103.15 |