| Los Angeles | Chesapeake | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 178.41 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 7.50 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 60.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 969.23 | USD 1 200.00 |