| New York | Nanjing | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 817.11 | USD 481.89 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 112.00 | USD 20.08 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.83 | USD 1.30 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 31.21 | USD 9.43 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 153.36 | USD 65.46 |