| Detroit | Bilzen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 191.77 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 4.07 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.33 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 15.40 |