| Minneapolis | Nagasaki | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.75 | USD 3.62 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.96 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.46 | USD 5.23 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 49.20 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 1 228.83 |