| Los Angeles | Recife | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 5.48 | USD 4.03 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.04 | USD 1.26 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 75.00 | USD 40.34 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 17.93 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 99.59 |