| Minneapolis | Maychew | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 20.00 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 25.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 21.58 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 49.62 | USD 175.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 6.00 |