| Dallas | Maaseik | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 2.41 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 191.77 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 1 323.00 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 38.94 | USD 99.37 |