| Philadelphia | Qalyub | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 1.11 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 6.50 |
| Lettuce | USD 2.13 | USD 2.25 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 23.50 | USD 8.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 96.51 |