| Los Angeles | Tainan | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 66.57 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.55 | USD 9.99 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 9.99 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 66.57 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.53 | USD 2.00 |