| Chicago | Randfontein | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 37.29 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 559.34 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 1.49 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 55.93 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 466.11 |