| Minneapolis | Shaoxing | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.29 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 765.63 | USD 348.61 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.02 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 55.78 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 376.54 | USD 768.07 |