| Detroit | Quetzaltenango | |
| Water bottle (1.5 liter) | USD 1.69 | USD 0.99 |
| Mid range bottle of wine | USD 12.00 | USD 9.60 |
| Apples (1kg) | USD 3.30 | USD 3.03 |
| Local cheese (1kg) | USD 8.09 | USD 5.21 |
| Utilities (Electricity, Heating, ...) for medium apartment | USD 232.19 | USD 102.46 |