| Chicago | Cartagena | |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.77 | USD 2.54 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 113.90 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 54.24 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.84 | USD 2.40 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 33.90 |