| San Francisco | Sydney | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 7.04 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 75.07 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 4 604.17 | USD 4 118.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 216.44 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 13.03 | USD 10.10 |