| Minneapolis | Sault Ste Marie | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 1.62 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.06 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 9.78 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 1.68 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 189.86 |