| Chicago | Mortsel | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 827.12 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 63.46 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.62 | USD 2.83 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 139.27 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 8.14 |