| Minneapolis | Punta Cana | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 9.55 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 2.31 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 6.94 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 1 065.68 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 199.73 |