| Minneapolis | Taipei | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.20 | USD 1.64 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.79 | USD 1.25 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 43.13 | USD 52.42 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.68 | USD 0.96 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 161.52 | USD 79.42 |