| Philadelphia | Mortsel | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 7.46 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.25 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 167.60 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 12.66 |