| Baltimore | Quito | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.24 | USD 0.35 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 30.00 |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.79 | USD 2.80 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 137.50 | USD 200.00 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 4.88 | USD 2.00 |