| Chicago | Ninove | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 016.95 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 6.10 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 6.78 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 203.39 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 33.90 |