| Detroit | St. John's | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 3.45 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 1.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 1 472.89 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 1.84 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 1 196.72 |