| Chicago | Fujisawa | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 8.24 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 202.81 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 98.21 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 4.75 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 45.10 | USD 77.18 |