| Baltimore | Changsha | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 80.31 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 2.41 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 142.86 | USD 321.26 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 31.51 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.00 | USD 9.64 |