| Detroit | De Bilt | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 241.28 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 4.07 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.95 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 81.36 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 155.92 |