| Detroit | Helmond | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.64 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 8.14 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 2.39 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 15.82 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 1 355.93 |