| Minneapolis | Porto Alegre | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 140.59 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 9.94 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 69.03 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.59 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.57 |