| Minneapolis | Virginia | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 28.48 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 88.86 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 11.30 | USD 5.29 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.05 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 13.98 |