| Chicago | Albacete | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 406.78 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 9.94 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 2.49 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.97 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 49.72 |