| Boston | Hangzhou | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.75 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 39.94 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 4.50 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 89.42 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.86 | USD 0.42 |