| San Francisco | Germany | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 4.34 | USD 2.94 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.15 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 4.13 | USD 1.85 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 259.94 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 2.21 |