| Chicago | Almelo | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 220.34 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 94.92 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 3.05 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 27.12 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 8.14 |