| Newark | Ghent | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 188.54 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 2.19 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 20.34 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 27.12 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.07 |