| Minneapolis | Veldhoven | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.32 | USD 10.40 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 8.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 210.17 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.00 | USD 2.64 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 0.79 |