| Philadelphia | Geraardsbergen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 440.68 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 33.90 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 425.00 | USD 1 288.14 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 6.92 |