| Detroit | Solola | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 5.21 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 1.92 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.99 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 5.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 102.46 |