I don't think this kind of comparison is really that meaningful.

On the surface, it's comparing what 100 yuan can buy in different countries. But in reality, you're not actually comparing the same products or the same consumption scenarios at all. Some use staple foods, some use beverages, some use fruits, and some even make emotionally-biased selections.

This method of calculation is inherently arbitrary. What you end up comparing isn't really purchasing power—it's more like viral content.

If you really want to compare purchasing power, you should at least use the same category of products, the same specifications, and the same city tier for comparison. For example, compare an ordinary working lunch across countries, compare a liter of milk, or compare what one hour of basic labor can get you.

Otherwise, today you're comparing French milk tea to American spicy strips, and tomorrow comparing Dubai cola to German roujiamo. It looks entertaining, but it's actually not very useful as a reference.

This is just content patchwork, isn't it? 😂