| Boston | Iloilo | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.37 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 45.56 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 91.12 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 0.23 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 11.39 |