| Detroit | Zaandam | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 46.07 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 503.32 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 81.36 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 2.74 |