| San Francisco | Altenrhein | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 604.17 | USD 2 947.99 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 5.57 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.97 | USD 2.16 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 80.19 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 103.88 |