| Chicago | Bergen Op Zoom | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 221.70 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 101.69 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 901.69 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 9.49 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 8.14 |