| Seattle | Zibo | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 100.83 | USD 105.10 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 9.30 | USD 4.17 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 55.78 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.64 | USD 4.33 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 4.02 |