| Detroit | Durban | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 88.86 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 1.29 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 39.00 | USD 9.32 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.20 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 28.48 |