| Detroit | Tando Adam | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 174.62 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 7.90 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.21 | USD 0.02 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.83 | USD 0.94 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.07 |