| Chicago | Montero | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 0.54 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.25 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 279.96 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 45.35 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.95 |