| Detroit | Mortsel | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 167.60 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 12.20 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.19 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.95 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 15.94 |