| Chicago | New Plymouth | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 130.07 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 1.12 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 1.12 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 6.07 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 12.14 |