| Chicago | Cameroon | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 96.51 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.35 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.32 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.88 | USD 2.53 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 20.00 |