| Miami | Chengdu | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.00 | USD 2.41 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.08 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 19.33 | USD 7.23 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 88.00 | USD 124.49 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.35 | USD 0.96 |