| Chicago | Bahir Dar | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.75 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 2.14 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 0.63 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 21.58 |