| Philadelphia | Aalst | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 6.10 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.39 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 1 288.14 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 2.37 |