| Minneapolis | La Chaux-de-fonds | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 1 336.45 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 33.41 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.94 | USD 2.03 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 43.43 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 74.62 |