| Detroit | Heidelberg | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 262.71 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 84.61 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 2.78 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 20.34 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 3.93 |