| Los Angeles | Kota Kinabalu | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 72.35 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.47 | USD 3.72 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 100.78 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 12.40 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 12.40 |