| Seattle | Tam Ky | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 49.65 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 7.08 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.76 | USD 2.60 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 41.67 | USD 26.38 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 50.00 | USD 1.70 |