| Chicago | Veldhoven | |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 20.00 | USD 15.82 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 7.90 | USD 10.40 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 210.17 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 915.25 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 2.39 |