| San Francisco | Hagere Maryam | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 4.13 | USD 0.70 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.34 | USD 4.79 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 90.41 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 21.58 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 2.00 |