| Chicago | Dun Laoghaire | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 2.10 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 3.05 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 225.99 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 3.39 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 12.07 |