| Detroit | Bamako | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 1.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 100.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 3.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 3.00 |