| Los Angeles | Southport | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 200.77 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 9.56 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.51 | USD 2.87 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 7.04 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 14.08 |