| Chicago | Rosiori De Vede | |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 15.42 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 591.70 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.68 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.72 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 24.68 |