| Detroit | Nakhon Ratchasima | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.12 | USD 1.49 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 24.73 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.50 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 38.77 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 451.79 |