| Minneapolis | Saint Laurent | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.85 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 10.17 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 1 050.85 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 110.67 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 10.17 |