| Los Angeles | Cleveland | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 1 325.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 9.10 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.10 | USD 0.58 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 85.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.00 |