| Minneapolis | Kumamoto | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 80.20 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.13 | USD 4.56 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.96 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 202.81 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 16.87 |