| Philadelphia | Aarschot | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.69 | USD 3.22 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 191.77 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 7.05 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 8.14 |