| San Francisco | Kochi India | |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.71 | USD 0.22 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 25.98 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 4.16 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.86 | USD 6.82 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 5.82 |