| Chicago | Piacenza | |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.75 | USD 10.85 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 25.45 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 2.18 |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 5.42 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 49.82 |