| Seattle | Hassi Messaoud | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 105.65 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 7.98 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 9.00 | USD 1.89 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 10.09 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.52 |