| San Francisco | Chiang Mai | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 0.46 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 2.58 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 73.08 | USD 77.90 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 55.64 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.17 | USD 0.05 |