| Abbotsford | Chicago | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 102.24 | USD 139.17 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.23 | USD 0.16 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.57 | USD 0.88 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.52 | USD 5.50 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 2.84 | USD 3.51 |