| Chicago | El Achir | |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 0.76 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 222.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 284.69 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.52 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.17 |