| San Francisco | Lào Cai | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 49.65 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 1.98 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 32.55 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 12.00 | USD 4.25 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 66.29 | USD 60.49 |