| San Francisco | Lokeren | |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.40 | USD 2.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 191.77 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 604.17 | USD 1 549.99 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.07 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 53.31 | USD 99.37 |