| Chicago | Ermesinde | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 1.22 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 119.48 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.37 |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 57.61 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.84 | USD 1.04 |