| Detroit | Asosa | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.05 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 25.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 150.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 4.17 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.00 |