| Chicago | San Buenaventura | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 1.38 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 6.25 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 2 900.00 | USD 2 100.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 8.82 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 25.00 |