| Newark | Tianjin | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 8.03 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.33 | USD 1.19 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 6.00 | USD 0.32 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 59.38 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 1.17 | USD 1.45 |