| Baltimore | Qinhuangdao | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 55.78 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 81.80 | USD 105.10 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 12.85 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 17.50 | USD 5.62 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.15 | USD 2.12 |