| Chicago | Cienfuegos | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.59 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 1.80 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 9.73 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.64 | USD 0.75 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 50.33 |