| Chicago | Lilongwe | |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 9.56 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 33.91 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 93.29 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 6.28 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 41.79 |