| Detroit | Neuchatel | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 559.19 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 3.90 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 167.06 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 65.71 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 30.07 |