| Dallas | Laos | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.19 | USD 0.16 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.56 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.00 | USD 2.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 233.33 | USD 500.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 45.00 | USD 20.00 |