| Philadelphia | Aguas Santas | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 1.37 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.82 | USD 1.52 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 119.48 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 41.46 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.03 |