| Minneapolis | Sidi Salem | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 6.57 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.75 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 22.93 |
| Taxi start | USD 5.00 | USD 0.35 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.68 |