| Detroit | Ermesinde | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 119.48 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 2.21 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.58 | USD 1.51 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 7.46 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 41.46 |