| Chicago | Ceerigaabo | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.27 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.88 | USD 1.22 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 400.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 750.00 |