| Chicago | Buenos Aires | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 130.25 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 4.47 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 1.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.38 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 6.03 |