| Detroit | High Rock | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.29 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.51 | USD 1.80 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.75 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 115.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 275.00 |