| Detroit | Cartagena | |
| Chicken breasts at the market | USD 8.26 | USD 6.19 |
| Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend) | USD 12.50 | USD 10.17 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting | USD 39.00 | USD 40.68 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.49 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 3.05 |