| Detroit | May Pen | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.15 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.99 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 111.97 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 2.31 |