| Los Angeles | Hortaleza | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 2.71 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 47.46 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 271.19 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 13.56 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 265.97 |