| Dallas | Manila | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.19 | USD 0.16 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 11.50 | USD 8.26 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 93.00 | USD 65.85 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.94 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.33 | USD 1.18 |