| Chicago | Tamanrasset | |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 59.57 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 0.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 465.28 | USD 222.12 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 102.50 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 0.27 |