| Detroit | Soest | |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.52 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.74 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 221.70 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 44.59 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 6.78 |