| San Francisco | Ko Samui | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 66.98 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 1.27 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 4.13 | USD 1.38 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 13.91 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 53.31 | USD 52.55 |