| Chicago | Maracay | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 12.00 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 900.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 3.10 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 1.00 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 10.00 |