| Philadelphia | Khartoum | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 55.00 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 41.94 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 2.00 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 22.50 |