| Baltimore | Cu Chi | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 56.55 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.31 | USD 0.75 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 8.26 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.14 | USD 79.42 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.49 | USD 29.25 |