| Detroit | Zwevegem | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 144.07 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 67.80 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 67.80 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.40 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.51 | USD 3.39 |