| Chicago | Salinas | |
| Local draught beer | USD 4.00 | USD 6.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 98.00 |
| Taxi 1km | USD 1.24 | USD 1.71 |
| Oranges (1kg) | USD 2.64 | USD 7.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 1 500.00 |