| Detroit | Messaad | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 7.98 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.11 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.02 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 54.87 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 22.13 |