| Philadelphia | San Rafael, Mendoza | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 1.54 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.48 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 15.37 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 38.42 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.08 | USD 0.38 |