| Chicago | Birkhadem | |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 109.20 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 378.29 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 34.68 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 4.37 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 59.90 |