| Philadelphia | Qingdao | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.43 | USD 1.32 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.01 | USD 16.06 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.06 | USD 2.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 50.19 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 10.44 |