| Fort Lauderdale | Changuinola | |
| Pack of cigarettes | USD 6.50 | USD 4.50 |
| Water bottle (0.33 liter) | USD 1.22 | USD 1.03 |
| 1 Summer dress in a chain store | USD 37.50 | USD 21.80 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre | USD 1 715.00 | USD 806.25 |
| Cappuccino | USD 3.86 | USD 1.83 |