| Minneapolis | Aarschot | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 1.87 | USD 2.88 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.04 | USD 2.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 191.77 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 63.05 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.14 |