| Detroit | Athens | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 206.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 314.51 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 598.93 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 9.60 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 46.87 |