One of the best
perks of a home exchange (aside from the cash you're saving on a hotel) is the feeling that you're living like a local, with many hosts providing great tips on local restaurants, coffee shops, activities, events, etc..
Add in all the
perks of producing at
home — such as eliminating
exchange rate uncertainty, lower chances
of supply chain disruptions, a more plentiful supply
of qualified labour and the synergies that develop when the R&D guys can easily chat with factory floor employees — and the overall costs
of building a new factory in the U.S. or China are roughly equal.