| Minneapolis | La Plata | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 500.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 40.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.50 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.75 | USD 2.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 53.30 |