| Los Angeles | Sittard | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.55 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.04 | USD 1.25 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.00 | USD 1.10 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 4.84 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 75.87 |