| Los Angeles | Thanh Pho Bac Lieu | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 15.00 | USD 6.01 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 115.73 | USD 49.65 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 35.00 | USD 26.38 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.53 | USD 2.60 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 2.45 | USD 0.60 |