| Seattle | Chicago | |
| Rice (white) | USD 3.28 | USD 1.96 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 127.81 | USD 139.17 |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff | USD 0.18 | USD 0.16 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 90.00 | USD 100.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 92.90 | USD 79.17 |