| Detroit | Idku | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 0.72 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 6.57 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 36.00 | USD 65.87 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 51.63 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 22.93 |