| Minneapolis | Chula-vista | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 8.93 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 22.20 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 2 505.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 4.00 |