| Minneapolis | Mexico City | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.75 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 70.18 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.14 | USD 68.66 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 863.39 |