| Detroit | Dushanbe | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.04 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 91.39 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 6.09 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.87 | USD 1.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 29.79 |