| Minneapolis | Geraardsbergen | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.75 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 1 288.14 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 440.68 |