| Detroit | Brisbane | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 2.41 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 2 943.85 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.58 | USD 3.95 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 117.29 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 13.02 |