| Chicago | San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.99 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 32.14 | USD 52.45 |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 92.50 | USD 78.89 |
| Loaf of white bread | USD 2.00 | USD 1.90 |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 21.51 |