| Minneapolis | Wellington | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 123.57 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 69.37 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 840.91 | USD 2 558.10 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 81.40 | USD 129.35 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 23.85 |