| Minneapolis | Corn Island | |
| Taxi start | USD 5.00 | USD 0.50 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 4.84 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 3.49 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 0.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 75.87 |