| Detroit | Zaandam | |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.74 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 214.85 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.42 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 52.15 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.07 |