| Newark | Ninh Bình | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 1 133.33 | USD 237.81 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 0.94 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 8.00 | USD 1.04 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 6.01 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 81.35 |