| Minneapolis | Cork | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.63 | USD 1.40 | 
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.46 | USD 3.39 | 
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 208.05 | 
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.51 | 
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.42 |