| Los Angeles | Harelbeke | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 16.27 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.07 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 2.17 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 40.68 |