| Los Angeles | Ouargla | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.00 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.65 | USD 1.50 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.00 | USD 3.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 90.00 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 5.00 |