| Philadelphia | Kochi India | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 6.82 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 815.63 | USD 70.67 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 0.60 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.50 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 153.40 |