| Chicago | Lublin | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.74 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 164.56 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.68 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 7.70 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 0.92 |