| Philadelphia | Mcallen | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 153.33 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 92.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 0.84 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 4.39 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 6.00 |