| Philadelphia | Al Matariyah | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.14 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 5.28 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.83 | USD 0.49 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 492.81 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.10 |