| Chicago | Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa | |
| Mid-range restaurant | USD 55.00 | USD 21.51 |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.07 | USD 5.93 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 13.00 | USD 9.60 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 978.58 | USD 407.83 |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.52 | USD 0.99 |