| Chicago | Liege | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 271.19 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.71 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 48.81 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.51 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.62 | USD 2.24 |