| Detroit | Nuevo San Carlos | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 21.51 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 97.02 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 407.83 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 102.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 552.80 |