| Detroit | Setubal | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 5.41 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.71 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 13.56 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 8.14 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 311.86 |