| Chicago | Hoogeveen | |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | USD 41.77 | USD 44.59 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 1 096.85 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 422.35 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 9.49 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 1.33 |