| Denver | Penang | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 9.30 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 3.72 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 15.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 125.00 | USD 78.29 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.64 | USD 0.62 |