| Chicago | Meaux | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 192.32 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 730.21 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 17.98 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 8.95 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 39.66 |