| Philadelphia | Laranjeiro | |
| Taxi start | USD 3.00 | USD 4.41 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 2.17 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 41.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 119.48 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 4.40 | USD 1.04 |