| Detroit | Richards Bay | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 42.50 | USD 19.58 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 46.61 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 55.93 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 3.64 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 76.17 | USD 93.22 |