| Philadelphia | Sasolburg | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.08 | USD 1.12 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 298.31 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 3.26 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 6.11 | USD 1.07 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 2.70 |