| Minneapolis | La Plata | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 53.30 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 43.91 | USD 90.00 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.79 | USD 0.20 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 9.33 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.40 |