| Chicago | Odessa | |
| Eggs (12) | USD 2.10 | USD 1.60 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 900.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 77.50 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 6.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 1 500.00 |