| Chicago | Lilongwe | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.56 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 30.38 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.50 | USD 11.33 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 93.29 |