| Chicago | Hoogeveen | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 21.66 |
| Taxi start | USD 3.25 | USD 6.78 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.27 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 1.13 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 221.70 |