| Chicago | Thành Pho Ho Chí Minh | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 1.69 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.78 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 14.15 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 0.71 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 494.98 |