| Minneapolis | Tskhinvali | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.46 | USD 1.07 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 50.96 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.28 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 179.64 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 7.43 | USD 1.70 |