| Minneapolis | La Plata | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 150.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.75 | USD 2.66 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.79 | USD 0.20 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 53.30 |