| Baltimore | Tam Ky | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 3.77 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.73 | USD 1.98 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 49.65 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 137.50 | USD 382.61 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 8.82 |