| Detroit | Chamonix Mont Blanc | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 192.32 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 3.76 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 3.25 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 64.27 |