| Minneapolis | Dalian | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 55.78 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.94 | USD 1.27 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.63 | USD 0.39 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.02 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.93 | USD 0.62 |