| Detroit | Ouargla | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 35.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 3.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 6.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 120.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.20 |