| Chicago | Shanghai | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.36 | USD 0.36 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 58.86 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 22.64 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 40.16 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 5.62 |