| Denver | San Lucas Sacatepéquez | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.99 | USD 5.93 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.22 | USD 0.70 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | USD 0.92 | USD 1.16 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 5.00 | USD 1.92 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre | USD 1 183.33 | USD 369.79 |