| Los Angeles | Hsinchu | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.53 | USD 2.87 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 9.99 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.04 | USD 2.58 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.25 | USD 46.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 81.85 |