| San Francisco | Saint Paul | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 164.34 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.95 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.71 | USD 1.86 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 62.50 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 2.00 |