| Los Angeles | Diyarb Najm | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 83.95 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 2.10 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 9.79 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 22.93 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.31 | USD 0.28 |