| Chicago | Vietnam | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.24 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 0.58 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 50.87 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.54 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.14 |