| Baltimore | Durban | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 13.98 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 0.87 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 137.50 | USD 377.55 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.24 | USD 0.74 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 5.29 |