| Detroit | Cu Chi | |
| Local draught beer | USD 3.00 | USD 0.94 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 2.93 | USD 0.63 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.32 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 56.55 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 9.44 |