| Philadelphia | Temse | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.71 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 220.00 | USD 406.78 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 94.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 276.61 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 16.27 |