| Philadelphia | Umea | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.90 | USD 14.98 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 4.82 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 14.23 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 60.24 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 301.19 |