| Detroit | Recife | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 2.31 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.99 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 99.59 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 4.03 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 8.07 |