| Detroit | San Buenaventura | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 7.72 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 60.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 8.82 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 132.50 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 1.19 |