| Detroit | Perth | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 11.86 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 250.58 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 2.54 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 1.55 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.41 |