| Detroit | Esposende | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 9.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 119.48 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 2.21 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 7.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.17 |