| Detroit | Manzini | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 512.72 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 1.86 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 4.66 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 45.00 | USD 37.29 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 4.66 |