| Boston | Otavalo | |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 204.32 | USD 21.50 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 10.00 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 1.00 | USD 0.39 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 116.00 | USD 65.00 |
| 1 Pair of Nike shoes | USD 95.45 | USD 60.00 |