| Detroit | Sydney | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 2 705.52 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 4 118.49 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 3.75 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 2.41 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 3.28 |