| New York | Diest | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 15.40 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 191.77 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.40 | USD 1.16 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.89 | USD 3.50 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 12.00 | USD 7.05 |