| Philadelphia | Ceel Dheer | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 1.27 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 10.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 7.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 750.00 |