| Baltimore | Taiwan | |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 2.31 | USD 1.52 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 2.26 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 79.02 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 1.52 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 18.58 |