| Chicago | Dubrovnik | |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 5.37 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 775.18 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 8.68 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 44.72 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 76.03 |