| Chicago | Hengelo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 257.63 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 6.78 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.14 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 220.34 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 2.71 |