| Chicago | Gaborone | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 4.40 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 42.26 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 5.64 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 46.61 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.66 |