| Phoenix | Manila | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 110.33 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 10.00 | USD 8.26 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 1.94 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.39 | USD 1.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 805.00 | USD 476.60 |