| Detroit | Palin | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 102.46 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.16 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 5.06 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 5.93 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 21.51 |