| Detroit | Ireland | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 69.09 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 195.04 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 051.01 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 104.45 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 22.69 |