| Detroit | Lommel | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 2.19 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 2.41 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.33 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 63.05 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 776.32 |
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