| Philadelphia | Christchurch | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 8.67 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 6.50 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 86.72 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 658.74 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.43 |