| Detroit | Nuevo Laredo | |
| 1 Pair of men leather shoes | USD 87.50 | USD 70.91 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 1.00 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 1.84 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 76.66 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre | USD 1 378.57 | USD 325.83 |