| San Francisco | Tainan | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 66.57 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 9.99 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.17 | USD 0.20 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 53.31 | USD 83.22 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.13 | USD 3.33 |