| Los Angeles | Bujumbura | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 230.84 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 39.34 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 21.42 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 10.48 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.65 | USD 2.88 |