| Phoenix | Seongnam | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.09 | USD 0.83 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.73 | USD 2.09 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 36.67 | USD 41.67 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 168.67 | USD 162.04 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.00 | USD 17.16 |