| Dallas | Kumasi | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 50.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 8.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.33 | USD 2.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.59 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 80.00 | USD 5.00 |