| Minneapolis | Asuncion | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 76.57 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.94 | USD 1.58 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 99.18 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 9.16 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 1.01 |