| Detroit | Memphis | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 174.74 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 150.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 4.50 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 1.30 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 5.00 |