| Baltimore | San Pedro, San Jose | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 6.83 | USD 11.94 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 17.50 | USD 10.00 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 141.65 | USD 60.00 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 11.16 | USD 8.82 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.49 | USD 15.00 |