| Chicago | Tilburg | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 183.26 |
| Rice (white) | USD 1.96 | USD 2.03 |
| Internet (6 Mbps, unlimited data) | USD 44.31 | USD 37.29 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 81.36 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 949.15 |