| Chicago | Lebanon | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 164.12 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 091.63 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.82 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 2.00 |