| Philadelphia | Adelaide | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 2.18 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 7.51 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 2 211.34 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 1.37 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 14.08 |