| San Francisco | Hengchun | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 2.33 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 19.14 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 81.85 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 2 644.00 | USD 460.89 |
| Local draught beer | USD 5.00 | USD 1.66 |