| New York | Manila | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 97.60 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 56.73 | USD 61.07 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 110.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 476.60 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 1.18 |