| Chicago | Ciudad De Santa Barbara | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.93 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 6.40 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 11.51 |
| Lettuce | USD 1.31 | USD 0.66 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.99 |