| Los Angeles | Brisbane | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 192.09 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.23 | USD 4.93 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 2 943.85 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 70.38 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 117.29 |