| Detroit | Pontinha | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 6.10 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 61.02 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 128.51 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.37 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.36 |