| Philadelphia | Thành Pho Ho Chí Minh | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.24 |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.37 | USD 0.74 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 815.63 | USD 237.81 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 50.00 | USD 14.15 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.99 | USD 1.14 |