| Dallas | Mendi Ethiopia | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 5.78 | USD 2.14 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.09 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.48 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 085.00 | USD 285.32 |