| Chicago | Recife | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 17.93 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.95 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 118.34 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 99.59 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 2.52 |