| Seattle | Laos | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.16 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 38.38 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.90 | USD 1.87 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 500.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 950.00 |