| Chicago | Talkha | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.51 | USD 1.80 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.42 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.03 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 22.93 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 20.99 |