| Newark | Khartoum | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 6.19 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.00 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 0.75 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 63.44 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 55.00 |