| Seattle | Thanh Pho Bac Lieu | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 14.15 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 0.78 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 923.15 | USD 931.24 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 752.91 | USD 494.98 |