| Minneapolis | Laos | |
| Taxi start | USD 5.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.20 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 126.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 68.60 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 950.00 |