| Detroit | Puebla | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 30.67 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 4.86 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 19.17 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.46 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 17.89 |