| San Francisco | Nakhon Ratchasima | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.17 | USD 0.05 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 18.52 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 67.88 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 14.86 | USD 13.78 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 2.34 | USD 0.50 |