| Detroit | Al Matariyah | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 3.53 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 1.95 | USD 0.72 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.14 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 6.57 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 307.91 |