| Newark | Chaozhou | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 348.61 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 24.09 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.33 | USD 1.87 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 127.00 | USD 18.47 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 54.44 |