| Chicago | Westerlo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 139.17 | USD 191.77 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 886.36 | USD 1 323.00 |
| One-way ticket (local transport) | USD 2.25 | USD 2.71 |
| Cinema, international release, 1 seat | USD 10.75 | USD 12.20 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.77 | USD 3.22 |