| Detroit | Pakse | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 74.69 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 1.90 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 108.82 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 253.72 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 30.00 |