| Detroit | Salvador | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 40.34 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 156.89 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 85.78 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 268.96 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 1.60 |