| Philadelphia | Sydney | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.00 | USD 74.84 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 216.44 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 3.13 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 1.41 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 58.50 | USD 102.28 |