| Baltimore | China | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 16.07 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.54 | USD 0.56 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 53.92 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 4.17 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 433.33 | USD 755.49 |