| Philadelphia | Hagere Maryam | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.05 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 815.63 | USD 150.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 285.32 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 83.33 | USD 62.83 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 25.00 |