| Detroit | Lisbon | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.71 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 128.64 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 506.93 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 5.42 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.03 |