| Minneapolis | Dun Laoghaire | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 779.66 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 49.62 | USD 50.85 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 9.83 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 24.07 |