| Chicago | Franceville | |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.31 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 16.53 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.59 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 64.21 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 497.24 |