| Detroit | Hoogeveen | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.74 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 847.88 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 126.07 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 2.69 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 221.70 |