| Detroit | Ouargla | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.10 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 100.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.63 | USD 0.70 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 120.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 600.00 |