| Seattle | Douliu | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 81.85 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.20 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 3.55 | USD 2.31 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 13.38 | USD 17.25 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 10.75 | USD 9.99 |