| Philadelphia | Canberra | |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 2.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 200.27 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 3.75 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 1.48 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 794.60 |