| Newark | Dongguan | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 7.00 | USD 4.20 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 32.50 | USD 22.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 82.23 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.00 | USD 1.77 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 345.35 |