| Minneapolis | Nanjing | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 20.08 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 4.13 | USD 2.01 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 65.46 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 562.20 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.42 | USD 0.36 |