| Detroit | Wevelgem | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 144.07 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 2.71 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 2.78 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |