| Detroit | Torres Vedras | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.31 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 2.03 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 4.07 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.81 | USD 0.68 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 86.78 |