| Philadelphia | Ottignies-louvain-la-neuve | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 2.41 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 905.02 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 60.07 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 10.17 |