| Minneapolis | Yên Vinh | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.29 | USD 0.11 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.89 | USD 0.78 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.24 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.17 | USD 26.38 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 17.50 | USD 6.01 |