| Chicago | Singapore | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 162.36 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 7.54 |
| Coke bottle | USD 1.62 | USD 1.24 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 106.17 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 39.98 |