| Dallas | Altenburg | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 23.44 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.59 | USD 2.71 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.07 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 40.00 | USD 45.87 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 1 118.71 |