| Detroit | Modica | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 10.75 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 123.09 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 25.45 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 6.78 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 625.42 |