| Dallas | Nuevo Laredo | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.70 | USD 0.96 |
| Cappuccino | USD 4.08 | USD 1.72 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.65 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 169.80 | USD 87.16 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.49 | USD 1.00 |