| Chicago | Besbes | |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 1.64 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.64 | USD 1.83 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 100.88 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 56.74 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 6.94 |