| Detroit | Jurmala | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.68 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 0.48 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 10.62 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 193.01 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 154.41 |