| Detroit | Maaseik | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 191.77 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 2.92 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 2.88 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 60.07 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 147.54 |