| San Francisco | Douliu | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 19.14 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 2.33 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 98.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 81.85 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 4.00 |