| Boston | Oaxaca | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 60.88 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.91 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 39.75 | USD 50.89 |
| Milk (1 liter) | USD 1.07 | USD 1.09 |
| Monthly Pass (local transport) | USD 70.00 | USD 23.00 |