| Detroit | Lanaken | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 13.11 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 61.02 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 9.15 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 3.22 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 627.12 |