| Los Angeles | Chiang Rai | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 5.95 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.16 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.14 | USD 0.88 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 2.47 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 1.24 |