| Las Vegas | Filadelfia | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.50 | USD 1.59 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 22.66 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 5.30 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.15 | USD 1.13 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.72 | USD 67.08 |