| Chicago | Tilburg | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 183.26 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 27.12 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.16 | USD 0.88 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 67.80 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.75 | USD 11.53 |