| Boston | Dong Hoi | |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.25 | USD 1.98 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 3 561.54 | USD 931.24 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 317.50 | USD 237.81 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 14.15 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.95 | USD 1.04 |