| Detroit | Mendi Ethiopia | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 7.85 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.55 | USD 2.50 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.03 | USD 1.78 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 45.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 21.58 |