| Minneapolis | Dun Laoghaire | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 225.99 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 101.69 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 5.76 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.87 | USD 1.89 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 16.26 |