| San Francisco | Penang | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 91.25 | USD 68.22 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 9.30 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 15.00 | USD 15.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 3.72 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 27.91 |