| Newark | Vinh Long | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 3 500.00 | USD 494.98 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 250.00 | USD 49.65 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 3.06 | USD 0.78 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 6.01 |