| Detroit | At Tall Al Kabir | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.14 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.10 |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 1.68 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.28 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 22.93 |