| Philadelphia | Richards Bay | |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 2.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 55.93 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 4.40 | USD 1.86 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 7.92 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 18.64 |