| Baltimore | Leuven | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 33.90 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 35.00 | USD 12.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 4.07 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 2.05 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 12.20 |