| Detroit | Soest | |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.52 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 847.88 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.13 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 101.69 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 12.88 |