| San Francisco | Hangzhou | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.00 | USD 0.40 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 4.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 1.26 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.50 | USD 1.77 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 39.94 |