| Chicago | Hartford | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 6.61 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 209.03 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 35.00 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.75 | USD 10.50 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 7.90 |
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