| Los Angeles | Iraq | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 82.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 124.91 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.31 | USD 0.23 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 0.72 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.00 |