| Chicago | Beringen | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 2.41 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 191.77 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 1.33 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 16.30 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 13.58 |