| Boston | Jalapa Nicaragua | |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.88 | USD 4.13 |
| 1 Pair of Jeans | USD 50.50 | USD 55.68 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 6.00 | USD 1.55 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 75.87 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 2 206.67 | USD 287.50 |