| New York | Guangzhou | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 50.22 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 14.00 | USD 12.05 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 56.73 | USD 61.96 |
| Taxi start | USD 2.50 | USD 1.61 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 87.90 | USD 100.05 |