| Minneapolis | Lusaka | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 55.91 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 30.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 6.14 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.79 | USD 0.93 |