| Chicago | Clarksville | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 585.00 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 40.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 139.83 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.74 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 45.10 | USD 40.00 |