| Detroit | Kuldiga | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 223.78 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.85 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 4.25 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.97 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 102.40 |