| Chicago | Assen | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 422.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 221.70 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.74 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.27 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 81.36 |