| Philadelphia | Wetteren | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 2.24 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 4.40 | USD 1.40 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 57.00 | USD 42.94 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 92.00 | USD 27.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 760.00 | USD 1 186.44 |