| Detroit | Messina | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.12 | USD 1.54 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.20 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 412.94 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 9.49 |