| Philadelphia | Tân An | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 1.04 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.82 | USD 0.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.69 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 159.89 | USD 49.65 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 14.15 |