| San Francisco | Thành Pho Ho Chí Minh | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 93.47 | USD 49.65 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.08 | USD 1.14 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 25.00 | USD 6.01 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.17 | USD 0.11 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 70.00 | USD 14.15 |