| Seattle | Dong Hoi | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 8.82 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 49.65 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 30.00 | USD 6.01 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 7.08 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.62 | USD 0.60 |