| Detroit | Otaru | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 196.42 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 4.91 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 2.95 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 14.73 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 196.42 |