| Detroit | Heerenveen | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.49 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 2.27 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 43.47 | USD 32.22 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 21.66 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 101.69 |