| Seattle | Qalyub | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 8.00 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.64 | USD 2.75 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 0.77 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 576.31 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 6.50 |