| Boston | Hanoi | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 1.24 |
| Rice (white) | USD 4.52 | USD 0.65 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 55.04 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 471.81 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 27.49 | USD 4.09 |