| Philadelphia | Hilversum | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.42 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 101.69 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 9.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 271.19 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 2.71 |