| Chicago | Chiang Mai | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.78 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 290.40 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.22 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.78 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 65.63 |