| San Francisco | Chiang Mai | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 4.13 | USD 1.05 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 15.46 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 2.58 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 77.90 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.62 |