| Minneapolis | Jamaame | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 2.10 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 10.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.94 | USD 1.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 120.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 500.00 |