| Detroit | Bangkok | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 0.15 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 1.50 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 315.52 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 45.66 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 727.07 |