| Miami | Lào Cai | |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 11.00 | USD 4.25 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 487.50 | USD 382.61 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.16 | USD 0.55 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.95 | USD 3.77 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 43.74 | USD 14.21 |