| Minneapolis | Hangzhou | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.50 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.40 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 28.00 | USD 5.22 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 706.77 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.13 | USD 2.68 |