| Dallas | Marawi | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.20 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 7.01 | USD 3.48 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.91 | USD 1.67 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.50 | USD 0.21 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 86.62 |