| Detroit | Pasto | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.26 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.17 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 4.62 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 92.71 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 13.28 |