| Chicago | Concord | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 347.73 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 4.95 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 32.00 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.62 | USD 1.46 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 60.00 |