| Newark | Maasmechelen | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 15.40 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 13.58 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.50 | USD 16.30 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.07 |