| Detroit | Newcastle | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 1 548.28 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 93.37 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 6.57 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 3.08 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 1 607.46 |