| Newark | Qalyub | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 0.77 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 8.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 000.07 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.14 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.50 | USD 6.50 |