| Los Angeles | Kota Kinabalu | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.62 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 12.40 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 72.35 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.88 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 39.87 | USD 48.58 |