| San Francisco | Duluth | |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 3.83 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 2.00 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 2.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 238.43 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.00 |