| Chicago | Hamilton | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 50.63 |
| Tomato (1kg) | USD 4.33 | USD 2.92 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 244.76 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 035.63 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 15.34 |