| Philadelphia | Grahamstown | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.58 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.13 | USD 0.65 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 6.54 | USD 1.26 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 93.22 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 815.63 | USD 233.06 |