| Chicago | Maychew | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 1.00 |
| Potato (1kg) | USD 1.84 | USD 0.60 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 21.58 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 1 250.59 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 62.83 |