| Philadelphia | Parksville | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 129.20 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 10.37 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 5.52 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 4.14 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 3.10 |