| New York | Mortsel | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 13.56 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 7.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 1.19 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 12.00 | USD 7.46 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 127.13 | USD 139.27 |