| Chicago | Beni Mered | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 67.80 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 164.74 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 295.59 |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.10 | USD 1.57 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 2.71 |