| Minneapolis | Trondheim | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 390.61 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 100.10 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 18.31 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 4.25 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 3.56 |