| Chicago | San Jose | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 1 957.78 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.10 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 78.75 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 2 657.14 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.00 |