| Baltimore | Johannesburg | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 62.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 433.33 | USD 786.91 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 81.20 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 90.87 |