| Detroit | Santiago Philippines | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.21 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 5.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 473.98 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.20 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.00 | USD 1.14 |