| Los Angeles | Tainan | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.25 | USD 33.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 700.00 | USD 532.87 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 3.33 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 11.00 | USD 6.66 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 66.57 |