| Chicago | Thessaloniki | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 43.39 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 10.00 | USD 5.42 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 227.13 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 10.43 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 40.68 |