| Minneapolis | Johannesburg | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.13 | USD 36.87 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 1.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 90.87 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 3.08 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.14 | USD 69.66 |