| Seattle | Xiamen | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 128.50 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 70.50 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.38 | USD 0.22 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 60.00 | USD 24.09 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.85 | USD 1.50 |