| Newark | Tuyen Quang | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.69 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 105.00 | USD 81.35 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 6.01 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 500.00 | USD 494.98 |
| Rice (white) | USD 2.33 | USD 0.74 |