| Chicago | Kigali | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 2.94 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.15 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 0.88 | USD 1.15 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 57.04 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 15.30 |