| Chicago | Grahamstown | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 559.34 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 745.78 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 256.36 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 5.13 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.09 |