| San Francisco | Trondheim | |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.40 | USD 3.46 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 390.61 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 644.00 | USD 1 657.94 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 10.01 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 53.31 | USD 133.45 |