| Philadelphia | Amsterdam | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 221.70 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 2.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 422.35 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 6.11 | USD 2.93 |