| Minneapolis | Penalolen | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 729.07 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 127.08 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 35.90 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.34 |