| Chicago | Vose | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 24.24 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.50 | USD 1.52 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 100.00 | USD 5.05 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 79.17 | USD 71.08 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.16 |