| Baltimore | Jalapa Nicaragua | |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.54 | USD 1.26 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.91 | USD 0.95 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 64.50 | USD 8.00 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 791.67 | USD 160.00 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 17.50 | USD 4.00 |