| Philadelphia | Encarnacion | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 0.62 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.59 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 5.30 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 67.08 |