| Chicago | Petaling Jaya | |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 4.03 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 12.30 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 15.19 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 56.42 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 490.96 |