| Detroit | Al Manzilah | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.12 | USD 0.53 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 8.75 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 22.93 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.28 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.98 | USD 0.26 |