| Los Angeles | Rutana | |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.04 | USD 1.55 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 230.84 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 2 500.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 39.34 |