| Atlanta | Shenyang | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 0.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 180.96 | USD 122.88 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 40.16 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 0.40 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 5.00 | USD 1.61 |