| Detroit | Kara-balta | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 0.20 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 56.25 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 120.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.43 |