| Los Angeles | Malé | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 5.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 154.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.76 | USD 1.75 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 613.43 | USD 746.48 |