| Detroit | Burgos | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 29.83 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 94.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 183.05 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.49 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 2.71 |