| Detroit | Brasschaat | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.19 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 1.68 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 157.87 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 39.78 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.31 |