| Chicago | Guelma | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 7.24 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 0.27 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 222.12 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 284.69 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 7.98 |