| Baltimore | Dar Es Salaam | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 0.98 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.60 | USD 0.31 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 2.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 78.63 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 6.44 |