| Philadelphia | Ventspils | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.48 | USD 0.93 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 1.25 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 83.00 | USD 102.40 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.94 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 485.30 |