| Minneapolis | Columbia | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.14 | USD 83.33 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 42.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 204.07 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.75 | USD 3.70 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 3.35 |