| Detroit | Copacabana | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 0.54 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.07 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 29.47 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.80 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 573.38 |