| Detroit | Oaxaca | |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.18 | USD 0.64 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre | USD 688.00 | USD 219.03 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 005.56 | USD 468.80 |
| Imported beer at restaurant | USD 3.50 | USD 2.68 |
| Combo meal at McDonalds | USD 6.00 | USD 5.37 |