| Minneapolis | Atlanta | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 180.96 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.85 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.75 | USD 3.85 |