| Los Angeles | Perth | |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 8.45 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.68 | USD 2.54 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 84.42 | USD 145.41 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 35.00 | USD 68.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 250.58 |