| Minneapolis | Aalst | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 2.37 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 6.10 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 2.98 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 1 288.14 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 655.37 |