| Detroit | Dalian | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 615.58 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 768.07 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.51 | USD 0.68 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.27 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 38.93 |