| Los Angeles | Petionville | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.88 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 1.50 | USD 0.36 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 105.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 39.00 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 8.07 |