| Detroit | Rome | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 126.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 192.18 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 10.87 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 2.43 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.27 |