| Baltimore | Shaoxing | |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.73 | USD 1.83 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 14.50 | USD 12.85 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 18.47 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 55.78 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.67 | USD 1.87 |