| Minneapolis | Lang Son | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 49.65 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 26.38 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 43.91 | USD 45.62 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.24 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.04 | USD 0.71 |