| Detroit | Russeifa | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.60 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 5.43 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 78.05 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 35.00 | USD 63.56 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 988.89 | USD 407.21 |