| Detroit | San Luis Potosi | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 60.88 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 23.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 23.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 5.83 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 39.00 | USD 9.20 |