| Detroit | Linz | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 219.69 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 45.85 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 8.81 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 3.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 4.75 |