| Los Angeles | Newcastle | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 93.84 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 137.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 969.23 | USD 1 607.46 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.76 | USD 2.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 115.84 |